Barry, 8-years-old, acts in age appropriate ways, not as his mother demands.According to Donald Winnicott, he is developing his

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According to Donald Winnicott, the "true self" is the sense of self based on authentic experiences and feelings. Barry acting in age-appropriate ways, rather than merely conforming to his mother's demands, indicates he is expressing his true self rather than a "false self" created to meet the expectations of others.

Barry, 8-Years-Old, Acts in Age Appropriate Ways, Not as His